Police Officer

Under general supervision and definite operating procedures, a person in this position patrols the City and responds to calls for service and initiates calls in an effort to detect, stop and apprehend violators of laws and ordinances in order to protect life and property.

Under general supervision and definite operating procedures, a person in this position patrols the City and responds to calls for service and initiates calls in an effort to detect, stop and apprehend violators of laws and ordinances in order to protect life and property. When on the scene of a violation or disturbance the officer must take the initiative to control the situation, and must exercise considerable judgment in interpreting laws, ordinances, policies and procedures. In general contact with the public, the officer must achieve a balance between enforcement and maintaining good public relations for the police department. A person in this position does not exercise supervisory controls over other employees. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. Work involves personal danger.

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

The patrol officer has the responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, enforcement of federal, state and local laws and the apprehension of violators of these laws.

DUTIES

The patrol officer duties will consist of the following:

Patrol a designated zone assigned to in the jurisdiction of the City

Detection and apprehension of violators of federal, state and local laws

Case investigation when and where necessary

Perform required traffic assignments and duties

Complete required reports and forms and proper disposition of same

Respond to requests from citizens for police services and related services

Perform public relation duties as required

Adhere to departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Adhere to federal, state and local laws except in the performance of official duties and then only with due care for the safety of others

Perform any and all other duties as required by the Chief of Police or competent authority

Testify in court ( present sworn testimony in court )

Assist any and all other officers as required in the performance of their duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Knowledge of city geographic layout

Knowledge of arrest and booking procedures­

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ordinances

Skilled in the use of firearms as required by law and departmental standards

Skilled in the detection of crime

Ability to work with and for the general public

Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making sound decisions

Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports

Ability to observe and remember details of the observation

Ability to perform work requiring a good physical condition

Ability to operate an emergency vehicle or equipment under emergency conditions

Ability to physically and mentally perform all the duties required of all Certified Police Officers of the State of Georgia

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to walk for long periods of time or for great distances

Ability to run without great difficulty as required

Ability to exit or enter vehicles without assistance or difficulty and very rapidly

Ability to hear well enough to understand normal conversation without voices having to be raised or constant repeats

Ability to see properly or correctable to city/departmental requirements

Ability to speak in a normal voice or in a raised voice (yell) if it is necessary

Ability to use both hands and arms, legs and feet normally or without difficulty

Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language without difficulty

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school education or GED

Twenty-one years (21) of age

Pass a background investigation

Pass a medical exam

Pass a polygraph test

Pass a drug screening

Pass psychological screening

CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSE

Be certified by Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council either prior to employment or immediately after employment